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DIY Bunny Toys

February 1, 2019

Do you have a pet bunny? Floppy is an adorable animal companion. One thing you’ll need to do to keep your cute pet healthy and happy is provide her with lots of chew toys. You can of course buy toys, but you can also make some out of ordinary household items. A local Ellicott City, MD vet offers some helpful tips on how to do that in this article.

Cardboard

You can make quite a few bunny toys out of cardboard. The tubes from toilet paper and paper towel rolls are actually very versatile. Cut them into rings and reform them as small balls, fold them into envelopes around a yummy snack, or fill them with fresh hay or herbs. You can also make shapes out of them, or just offer them to Floppy as is. You can even make your furry friend a little box castle to look adorable in!

Paper

Shred some plain copy paper, and put the pieces in a cardboard box or a paper grocery bag. Or, crumple some pieces up around a yummy snack for Floppy. You can also cut paper pieces into specific shapes.

Mazes

Bunnies love exploring mazes! You can make a little labyrinth for your fuzzy friend out of cardboard boxes, or make a paper mache one. Just be sure to use a safe, non-toxic, flour-and-water solution for the glue.

Wood and Wicker

Many wood and wicker objects are great for bunnies to nibble on. Children’s blocks, thread spools, wooden spoons, and other shapes can all make good bunny toys. There are a few caveats here, however. Make sure to clean and disinfect these items before giving them to your cute pet. Also, don’t give your furry buddy hard woods, like pine or cedar.

Tips

Always put your furry pal’s safety first. Never give Floppy anything that is coated in varnish, paint, stain, or dye. Items with small parts, sharp edges, or dangling threads are also best avoided. Ask your vet for more information.

Please reach out to us, your local Ellicott City, MD vet clinic, for all of your pet’s veterinary care needs. We are here to help!